| STAFF PROFILE
Cynthia M. Austin
- Evaluation Analysis Manager
 Cynthia
Austin has been involved in a variety of activities associated with
energy efficiency research and training. She has provided support in
energy analysis evaluations through data collection, analysis, and
reporting. She currently manages the evaluation of the Davis Energy
Efficient Program, verifies the energy efficiency programs for Southern
California Edison, and assesses the Local Government Commission’s
project for regional energy authorities. She was highly involved in the
three year evaluation of SMUD”s suite of SB5X funded energy efficiency
programs, presenting results at ACEEE 2002 and IEPEC 2003.
Ms. Austin has used her
expertise in database design, development, and management to create
utility program tracking databases and analysis tools for energy
research. She designed and maintained websites for the company and
specific projects. For Southern California Edison’s AB549 Support
Project, she compiled and analyzed research and data from multiple
sources on potential mandated energy savings opportunities in the
existing buildings market.
She is the technical
administrator of the FEMP Lights online course, providing project
management. She completes the reporting and compilation of project
deliverables and is the project contact for the U.S. Dept. of Energy.
For the FEMP Lights online workshop, Ms. Austin handles the logistical
details for each session and supports the instructor on development of
class materials. Ms. Austin was also involved in the creation of EDR
Lights online course, participating in the development of specialized
curriculum for the California IOU utilities, online tests, and website
design.
Ms. Austin received a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from the University of
Chicago in 1998. She previously held scientific research positions at
the University of Chicago and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
To contact Cynthia, email her at
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